Twitter #edchat Participant

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An edchat is a conversation that takes place on Twitter, usually at the same time each week. There are literally hundreds of topics to choose from.

The educator will become comfortable with learning from and contributing to a Twitter PLN (Professional Learning Network).

1. Twitter for Teachers 201: Chatting and Best Practices

2. 40 Educational Twitter Chats Worth Your Time

3. List of educational Twitter chats (select CST to set the correct time zone).

The educator will create a Twitter account, upload a photo to your profile, create a bio, and follow at least ten people.

1. Include on your badge verification form the name of the Twitter chat in which you participated.

2. Take a screenshot of your comment(s) to prove your participation, and upload the image to the badge verification form.

3. In the comments section, write a brief reflection about your experience being involved in the chat.

Click here to access the badge verification form.